Lufthansa 747-8 Economy

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With86 92 (apparently I cannot count) Business Class seats on the plane there are plenty to choose from, at least in theory. That said, there are definitely some which are more comfortable and spacious than others.

Next up in terms of decent seats are the bulkhead seats at 22 DEFG and 34. There is a bit of extra leg room but you cannot stretch your legs all the way forward. And, like the other bulkheads, fixed seat dividers. The bulkhead at row 34 is also the bassinet positions so there is a decent chance of babies there.

The other interesting foot space issue comes in the DEFG column of seats. There are four seats but still only two mount points to the floor. The vertical risers are roughly about a third of the way in to the E and F seats. This creates a situation where there are only three foot wells for the four passengers in that area. The E/F passengers will have to straddle the mounting riser and share partially with the D/G passengers. Because of the way the IFE box is mounted at the E seat that column ends up having the worst foot space of any of the coach seats.

There are a handful of overhead bin locations which have cabin equipment at them, making them unavailable for passenger use. The Sky Interior overheads mostly make that a non-issue in terms of accommodating all the cabin baggage, but still worth being aware of the following limited locations:

Yes, the economy seats have outlets. In the center 4 column there are two 110v plugs per row, so you have to share. I believe there are two per 3 seat section, also, and one for the 2 seat sections, but I did not confirm that.

Thanks for the details.

I would have thought they would get a better IFE system that does not use that box under the seat. Glad to see inseat piwer in Economy :).

Any open seat is always good for me ?

Row 81 is fine, too. Rather closer to the forward lavs so potential noise issues there, but probably not enough to really matter. You will be served meals first, which matters a bit more with the larger upper deck now, in terms of total timing.

Thanks for the review and pictures!

Next month I am flying on a Lufthansa 747-8 with an in-cabin pet. Am trying to find information about the under-seat measurements in coach. The Lufthansa agent whom I spoke with on the phone either did not have that information or was (for whatever reason) loath to provide it.

My parents flying from Delhi to Frankfurt on this flight. I have got 22F and 22G reserved for them but still not sure if these are the good seats for them considering their age. Can you suggest please?

I never expected to be writing this review. Not only did I not anticipate flying Lufthansa, but I was not expecting to get bumped from Business Class to Economy Class (check out the article for more details). In this article, I am reviewing my Lufthansa B747-8 economy IAD-FRA flight.

The highlight of this flight was that it was my first time ever on the queen of the skies, the infamous B747. Being the av-geek that I am, this was very exciting to me. Unfortunately, I was not on the upper deck as planned, but nonetheless, I was happy to get to fly the aircraft.

Although I checked in online, my TSA PreCheck never showed up on the boarding pass. This led me to the check-in counters to receive a printed pass, hopefully with the little check mark stamp, which it did. The line was short thanks to having access to the business class line.

I would have been able to access the business class lounge with or without my business class ticket thanks to Priority Pass, which I receive as a perk from one of my premium travel credit cards such as the American Express Platinum Card.

After relaxing and having a snack in the lounge, I made my way to the gate. While you can board some Lufthansa flights directly from the lounge, I wanted to take some photos of the B747 that would take me to Frankfurt.

Unfortunately, when I went to the board, I was told that there was a seating issue. Due to mechanical issues, this meant that I was downgraded to a middle seat in economy, which is where this review truly starts.

Lufthansa B747-8 economy is configured in a 3-4-3 configuration. While I would have opted for a window, the involuntary downgrade meant that I had a middle seat in the middle section on the flight to Europe.

I was lucky enough to receive a bulkhead seat, directly behind Premium Economy. The main perk was that it provided plenty of extra legroom, which made the flight far more comfortable. In fact, it was almost possible for me to get by my neighbor without disturbing him if I wanted to get out of my seat while he was sleeping.

After takeoff, the first meal service was conducted. Unfortunately, since I was put on this flight so close to departure, there had been no time for me to request a gluten-free meal. It was a good thing that I had quite a bit to eat in the lounge before the flight.

The options on board were the typical pasta or chicken. I selected the latter hoping it would be gluten-free. While I did not end up eating most of the meal, my neighbors on board said that they were happy with the meal, and despite not visually being the most appealing, they thought it tasted decent.

Drink service was also conducted, including a variety of soft drinks, in addition to wines and beers. I was happy that they had lemon slices for my sparkling water. The trouble I found was that there was no decent place to put my cup while using my laptop.

Although I was downgraded, the flight attendants handled it with great care. During the flight, they offered me a reusable coffee cup and amenity kit (both to take with me), which was a nice touch given that I was in economy.

They were incredibly nice to talk to and it was fun to hear some of their flying stories. However, after asking around, this was the only time they had ever operated a flight with the upper deck closed, just my luck.

After landing, the head purser offered me the opportunity to check out the upper deck since I was not able to fly it, and I happily took the opportunity. Although he told me I could not say hello to the pilots in the cockpit, while on the upper deck, the captain invited me in and offered to take my photo, which was certainly a highlight.

Overall, despite the unfortunate circumstances, I found that the crew was incredibly accommodating and kind during this flight. They were also very funny, making jokes about other airlines such as BA.

If heading to Europe, I would not hesitate to fly on Lufthansa again. Next time, the upper deck is the goal. In conclusion, my Lufthansa B747-8 Economy IAD-FRA flight was a pleasant experience for economy and I would recommend it.

Payton Turner is a University of Virginia student whose passion for all things travel has led him and his family to the far corners of the earth. While loving the luxurious life of first class, his AvGeek heart is just as happy in the back of the plane taking off on his next adventure.

This Lufthansa Economy Class flight review from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is the final installment of my trip to Morocco with G Adventures. No benefits or perks are provided for economy class passengers but Star Alliance Gold members are granted access to the Lufthansa Senator and Business Class Lounges. The Lufthansa Senator Lounge in Concourse Z is my favorite of all the Lufthansa lounges (minus the First Class Lounge/Terminal) and is always worth a visit before any departure. The lounge is spacious and offers the best food options and amenities for passengers. You can read my full review of the Lufthansa Senator Lounges here.Lufthansa Senator Lounge, Concourse ZLufthansa Senator Lounge, Concourse ZLufthansa Senator Lounge, Concourse ZLufthansa Economy Class, Frankfurt to Los Angeles Boeing 747-8Flight: LH450

Aircraft: Boeing 747-8

Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Depart: 2:15 PM on Sunday

Arrive: 4:40 PM same day

Duration: 11hrs 25 mins

Seat: 19D Economy Class

I left the Lufthansa Senator Lounge about 10 minutes prior to boarding time and made my way to gate Z69. Boarding had not been called yet but people were already lining up in their respective lanes. I snapped a few pictures of the beautiful lady and then got in line with the other business class/Star Alliance Gold passengers. Boarding for our 2:05 PM flight began at approximately 1:30 PM. First class passengers boarded through door 1L and everyone else boarded through door 2L.

Each seat was equipped with a personal in-flight entertainment system, overhead reading lamp, coat hook and an electrical outlet underneath the seat (1 per 2 seats). Unfortunately, there were no USB ports or personal air vents outfitted on this aircraft. The IFE controls were located on the armrests, which I found incredibly annoying as my elbow kept pressing the call button or changing entertainment channels.

On this flight, I was seated in seat 19D, an aisle seat located in the center of the forward economy class cabin. I did not pay to select my seat in advance. Waiting at my seat were a pillow, blanket and a set of cheap plastic headphones.

The overhead bins were large and spacious but the seatback pockets were rather disappointing. You will have a hard time securing anything larger than a small MacBook Air or tablet in the seatback pocket.

As the final passengers were boarded, the Captain came on the PA to make his welcome announcements. He welcomed us on-board, advised us of a slight delay and provided us with our estimated flight path and time. We then pushed back from the gate and made our way to the runway for our flight to Los Angeles.

Once we reached our cruising altitude, the seatbelt signs were turned off and the crew prepared for our meal service. A flight attendant came by with hot towels to freshen up, followed by a beverage service and a package of salted pretzels.

The chicken was served with polenta and vegetables, along with a side salad, bread roll, and a strawberry cake dessert. Lufthansa has really stepped up their catering and this chicken dish was fairly tasty. The chicken was tender and had a nice flavor to it. Good job, Lufty!

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